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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.78, 22.17 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.78, 22.17 and 10.28 is: 15.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.78 : 22.17 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.78/22.17 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.78x = 22.17 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.78x = 227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.91/14.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.42

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